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Whereupon

usgb/ˌwerəˈpɑːn/Volume
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Sequence IndicatorPlay
Use 'whereupon' to indicate the next event in a sequence of actions. SlideShe rang the bell, whereupon the gates swung open.
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Literary UsePlay
'Whereupon' can sound formal or old-fashioned, often used in literature or formal narratives. SlideThe jury delivered the verdict, whereupon the judge passed sentence.
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Immediate ResponsePlay
'Whereupon' suggests an immediate reaction or consequence to an action. SlideThe lights went out, whereupon everyone screamed.